Cilantro Chicken Salad

Chicken breasts are poached in chicken broth, soy sauce, and lime peels; then shredded, and added to a cilantro, shallot, lime juice, sugar, and garlic dressing. (Anchovy paste is optional.) Serve in a wrap or over your favorite green salad.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 230 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 (10.5 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 lime, zested and juiced
• 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 2 shallots, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon white sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place the lime peel, soy sauce, and chicken broth in a skillet over medium heat. Place the chicken breasts in the skillet, and bring to a boil. Cover, and simmer until the chicken is fully cooked. Remove from heat, and allow to cool. Shred chicken, and set aside.

Step 2

In a separate bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, anchovy paste, sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir in garlic, cilantro, shallots, and chicken. Mix well.